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gogs01

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    BMW F900XR TE
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  1. Many thanks for the full and complete explanation. I thought it was magic !
  2. At the age of 73 and having been diagnosed with a terminal sarcoma (a form of cancer), I am being forced to give up motorcycling. Over the last 50+ years I have bought lots of riding kit and accessories and I'm looking for a way to have a clear out. My current bike and riding gear is good enough to sell, and I will get around to advertising it in due course. However, I also have a couple of riding jackets, leather and textile, some trousers, leather and textile and some waterproof gear too. These are in decent nick and I would like to see them go to someone trying to get started on a budget. I'm not looking for money for these - they can be collected for free or pay for postage and packing, which would be expensive. The same would apply to an old but working paddock stand and a collection of pannier liners which are mostly as good as new. So, my question is - can I advertise this stuff on this forum and, if so, where ?. My location is Dundee and I don't know how many forum members we have in Scotland and I don't know how many of those are within an hour or two of Dundee. I may be able to post some pics if there is any interest .....
  3. Tell us about both of these interesting things .....
  4. I have Michelin Road5 tyres on my bike. I like them. My previous bike had Michelin PR4 tyres and they were excellent too. When PR3 tyres came out, I had a couple of sets of them and, not only were they grippy wet or dry, they lasted longer than any other tyre I had used. If I could get PR3s I would go for them, or PR4 or Road5, but if I couldn’t get them in the original sizes I would get a pair of tyres recommended by the tyre manufacturer for my bike. Of course it’s your bike so, if you want to try a pair of oversize tyres, please do so and please let us know how it works out. Good luck.
  5. Stick with the original sizes, front and rear. Bigger tyres will fit, but tend to be worse rather than better. If you like the make of your front tyre, look for a rear from the same manufacturer, the latest “sport touring” tyre if you’re not worried about budget. If you really want a Michelin, fit a matched pair - probably Pilot Street ?
  6. I've used Brembo sintered in the past and didn't find them any better than EBC sintered. Just a bit more expensive.
  7. gogs01

    Jimhill

    I tried googling bmw650r1981 - nothing. A fuller description, along with pictures, would help identify what you have bought. lf it is a 1981 R65, there are a few variations, but it will look like a smaller version of the modern R series BMW, with a “boxer” engine - a cylinder sticking out each side. There is a forum for owners of these bikes where you may get help - try bmbikes .org.uk But you will need much more detail. …..
  8. I have a F900XR TE and a Cardo Freecom 1. I have a Navigator V and a Samsung A71 phone. The Cardo is paired with the Nav and the phone is paired with the Nav too. This allows me to follow satnav directions and take / make telephone calls on the go. I don't want to listen to music while riding, but I believe I have this option either from the Cardo (FM radio ?) or from the Nav V (if I had any loaded). If I remember correctly, the only issue I had with setting this up was that the instructions from Cardo wanted me to pair my phone with the Cardo, which then didn't work with the Nav V. I realise you may not have a Navigator, in which case none of this will help - sorry !
  9. Looks like a "soft" link - much better than a split link on anything more powerful than a moped.
  10. I'm looking for advice on choosing auxilliary lights for my BMW F900XR. I want LEDs for the lower power consumption and longer life, but most of the auxilliary LED lights I see advertised are described as fog lights. I don't want fog lights because, as I understand the law in UK, they can only be used in adverse weather. I want lights to add conspicuity in daylight hours and to help me see where I'm going after dark (driving lights ?), so I would be looking to have them live whenever the engine is running. I also note that some of the cheap auxilliary lights anufactured and sold from the far East come with "modes" - including a strobe mode. I would be looking for full power and off only. So, can anyone recommend a supplier (preferably in UK) of a suitable pair of auxilliary LED (driving ?) lights ? Any helpful advice will be much appreciated.
  11. I had a '99 Trophy 1200 many years ago, with Triumph panniers and top box. Maximum speed with or without pillion ? = 130mph (speedo reading). Never a hint of a wobble. Great bike.
  12. Have you tried getting an insurance quote and projected servicing costs for each ? They may influence your decision .....
  13. That's a beautiful bike. My brother had a blue T500 back in the day. I had a ride and loved it.
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